1. Students will study the potential danger, risks, and statistics associated with drunk driving.
2. Students will develope a public service announcement (PSA) about the dangers of drunk driving.
3. Students will present the PSA using a vodcast.
Anticipatory Set:
Learning: The student will be able to create a UTube video.
Purpose: The students will be able to share the resources they have found with classmates.
Transfer: The student will be able to learn how to educate others about drinking and driving
Motivation: Students will apply his or her understanding of the consequences of driving under the influence and educate others
Instructional Aids or Resources:
• Instructional PDF with step by step directions
• Worksheet handout for storyboarding the Vodcast
• Computers with camera and microphone or digital cameras and microphones
• Computers with video editing software
Show example of video created by 7th graders
Procedures:
1. Explain to students that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among Americans up to 34 years old. Factors such as alcohol consumption, high-speed driving, and other dangerous behaviors contribute to these crashes. Most accidents could be avoided by following common safety practices. The focus of this lesson is to learn about safe practices and laws designed to prevent accidents.
3. Talk about why it's important to educate the public about safety issues. Explain that in this lesson students will explore drunk driving and create their own public safety announcement.
4. Divide students into five groups of 4.
5. Have students use the Web sites below to research the safety issues. Encourage them to take notes about dangers, risks, and statistics. Make sure students include examples of trauma that may occur when safety practices are not followed.
6. Have each group develop a public service announcement on a vodcast for high school students. Encourage them to use statistics and specific state laws from their research and anecdotes or stories from personal experiences. Students should include descriptions about the bodily injuries that can occur as a result of drunk driving.
7. After each group has presented its public service announcement, discuss the issues as a class. Which statistics did they find most surprising? How do they think their driving will change after what they've learned?
Assessment:
Use the following rubric to grade.
Drunk Driving Vodcast Rubric
5 points
3 points
1 point
Participation
Active participation in class discussion
Average participation in class discussion
Little participation in class discussion
Research
Strong research skills
On-grade research skills
Weak research skills
Communication
Above- average creativity and communication skills in the presentation
Average creativity and communication skills in the presentation
Below-average creativity and communication skills in the presentation
Duration of Presentation
Length of presentation- 4-5 minutes
Length of presentation- 3-4 minutes
Length of presentation- Less then 3 minutes
Voice
Voice quality is clear and audible throughout the presentation
Voice quality is clear and audible through some of the presentation
Voice quality needs more attention
Video Footage
Creation of video footage is original
Creation of video footage partially original
Creation of video footage is not original
Working with Others
Everyone actively participated as a team; consistent positive attitude
Most students participated; occasional positive attitude
Only 1-2 students participated; rarely positive attitude
Lesson Title: Drunk Driving PSA Vodcast
Grade: 9-12
Lesson Objective:
1. Students will study the potential danger, risks, and statistics associated with drunk driving.
2. Students will develope a public service announcement (PSA) about the dangers of drunk driving.
3. Students will present the PSA using a vodcast.
Anticipatory Set:
Learning: The student will be able to create a UTube video.
Purpose: The students will be able to share the resources they have found with classmates.
Transfer: The student will be able to learn how to educate others about drinking and driving
Motivation: Students will apply his or her understanding of the consequences of driving under the influence and educate others
Instructional Aids or Resources:
• Instructional PDF with step by step directions
• Worksheet handout for storyboarding the Vodcast
• Computers with camera and microphone or digital cameras and microphones
• Computers with video editing software
Show example of video created by 7th graders
Procedures:
1. Explain to students that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among Americans up to 34 years old. Factors such as alcohol consumption, high-speed driving, and other dangerous behaviors contribute to these crashes. Most accidents could be avoided by following common safety practices. The focus of this lesson is to learn about safe practices and laws designed to prevent accidents.3. Talk about why it's important to educate the public about safety issues. Explain that in this lesson students will explore drunk driving and create their own public safety announcement.
4. Divide students into five groups of 4.
5. Have students use the Web sites below to research the safety issues. Encourage them to take notes about dangers, risks, and statistics. Make sure students include examples of trauma that may occur when safety practices are not followed.
Safety Fact Sheets Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS; see Did You Know? and Reports) Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Drive Home Safe: For Teens
Impaired Driving (DUI/DWI) Alcohol and Drugs Driving Under the Influence People: Injury Prevention: Impaired Driving National Safety Council Fact Sheet Library
6. Have each group develop a public service announcement on a vodcast for high school students. Encourage them to use statistics and specific state laws from their research and anecdotes or stories from personal experiences. Students should include descriptions about the bodily injuries that can occur as a result of drunk driving.
7. After each group has presented its public service announcement, discuss the issues as a class. Which statistics did they find most surprising? How do they think their driving will change after what they've learned?
Assessment:
Use the following rubric to grade.Drunk Driving Vodcast Rubric
Total Points: _ /40
Sources Referenced:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/safe-driving.cfm